Full-Time

Senior Relationship Manager

Updated on 8/1/2026

Deadline 8/14/26
KeyBank

KeyBank

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides banking, loans, and financial services

Compensation Overview

$116k - $216k/yr

+ Incentive compensation + Commission

Seattle, WA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role with in-office presence prioritized; occasional overnight travel is required.

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Required Skills
Series 7
Sales
CRM
Financial analysis

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Requirements
  • Equivalent work experience is required.
  • Seven years of demonstrated sales and business development experience with proven results is required.
  • FINRA License S7 is required.
  • The candidate must be able to build trust through a proactive, client-centric approach.
  • The candidate must demonstrate expert functional knowledge of investments, trust, and credit and the ability to advise on them.
  • The candidate must demonstrate expert knowledge of financial products and banking regulations.
  • The candidate must demonstrate strong client advisory skills.
  • The candidate must have experience with and a broad understanding of personal and commercial financial statements.
  • The candidate must have proven experience with and a comprehensive understanding of consumer or commercial lending.
  • The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • The candidate must be proficient in personal computer applications.
  • The candidate must be able to routinely and frequently operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Act as the primary client advisor by recommending banking, borrowing, and investment solutions that help clients achieve their financial goals.
  • Lead, coordinate, and assemble the extended advisory team, including trust, investment, and planning strategists, based on relationship complexity.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of client needs by reviewing and analyzing personal and business financial data gathered through relationship reviews, the Customer Relationship Manager system, and personal meetings.
  • Capture client goals in a financial plan.
  • Prepare and deliver client presentations individually and as part of a team, presenting appropriate financial solutions through consultative review and proactive, regular contact.
  • Meet or exceed assigned individual sales goals by expanding existing client relationships, closing referrals, and capturing new business growth.
  • Use a disciplined approach to prospecting and maintain a pipeline by leveraging referrals from internal and external sources.
  • Participate in community organizations to source business development opportunities and demonstrate the bank's commitment to the local community.
  • Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of financial wealth management services and products, as well as competitors and competitive products.
  • Perform other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
  • Comply with all bank policies and procedures, conduct business ethically, avoid conflicts of interest, and act in the best interests of clients and the bank.
  • Communicate face to face, by telephone, and with teammates and clients in a general office environment.
  • Travel occasionally, including overnight stays.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent work experience.
  • A master's degree in a business-related field.
  • FINRA License S66 or FINRA License S65.
  • Certified Financial Planner certification.
  • Certified Investment Management Analyst certification.
  • Certified Public Accountant certification.
  • Chartered Financial Analyst certification.
  • Licensed Attorney/Juris Doctor qualification, varying by state.
  • Certified Wealth Strategist certification.

KeyBank provides a full range of banking services for individuals, small businesses, and commercial clients across the United States. It offers checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgages, loans, and other financial products. Customers use these products by making deposits, borrowing money, or using credit in everyday life; the bank earns interest on loans, fees for services, and commissions on products. KeyBank differs from many rivals by offering a wide geographic footprint and a focus on tailored financial solutions plus tools to improve financial wellness, such as budgeting resources and planning guidance. Its goal is to help clients reach financial milestones—like buying a home, paying down debt, or saving for the future—through a comprehensive set of services.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Massachusetts

Founded

1824

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Agentic AI adoption by 82% of midsize companies aligns with KeyBank's middle-market focus and $1B AI tech investment.
  • 97% call center cost reduction from AI creates a scalable foundation for real-time fraud monitoring and personalized offers.
  • 72% of middle-market companies remain optimistic in 2026 survey, signaling strong demand for AI-optimized financial planning services.

What critics are saying

  • A data breach-triggered cyber-liability lawsuit with 45–60% probability in 6–12 months could force a costly operational overhaul.
  • Concentration in IOS financing exceeding $2B exposes KeyBank to oversupply and valuation pressure in the 2026–27 period.
  • Commercial loan growth to $107.7B raises nonperforming loan risk with 50–65% probability of higher charge-offs in 6–12 months.

What makes KeyBank unique

  • KeyBank integrates lending, capital markets, and wealth management under one family office team for middle-market clients.
  • Its Digital-Plus strategy combines niche specialties like healthcare expertise with national digital lending via Laurel Road acquisition.
  • KeyBanc Capital Markets targets $50–500M revenue companies with AI-driven M&A advisory and debt placement in tech and healthcare sectors.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision

Wellness Programs

Fitness Reimbursement

Alternative Work Schedules

PTO

Parental Leave

401(k) Savings Plan

Discounted Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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